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Games like Santa's Surprise

Looking for games like Santa's Surprise? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Balthazar's Dream, Rikki & Vikki or Wandersong.

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  1. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    84% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 5%Based on 1 reviews

    Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Balthazar's Dream.

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  3. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 3,267 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 19 reviews

    Wandersong takes you on a whimsical, musical journey across the globe. Eons ago, the goddess Eya put the universe into motion with her music--now, as she does every epoch or so, she's going to sing a new song and reset existence. You play as a lowly bard tasked with finding the pieces of a mysterious melody called the Earthsong, which is said to be able to preserve the planet. Use your singing to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandersong.

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  4. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 374 reviews

    After Balrog recovers the Christmas presents that were stolen by Chaba, the cowardly Mimiga named Santa must sneak into every house and return the missing packages. Be the Mimiga Who Saves Christmas! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cave Story's Secret Santa.

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  5. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 697 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Have you ever wanted to be a cat?, you will be able, thanks to the aventure platformer The Purring Quest. Take on the role of Kimchi the cat and meet famous cat of the internet in a journey full of humor.The developers, Valhalla Cats, are committed to animal social causes and a part of the benefits will be donated to selected animal welfare groups. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Purring Quest.

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  6. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    In Terrian Saga: KR-17 players take control of a lone Military Drone, #17, as it mysteriously gains sentience when activated for war. Players can use an assortment of upgradable weapons including their laser, flame thrower, grenades and KR's home-skillet and guided missile J1M. Gamers must fight their way through hordes of deadly drones while exploring intricate levels to find the path that uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrian Saga: KR-17.

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  7. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 92 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    In Ho-Ho-Home Invasion (very nearly titled Santa Game Solid), play as Santa preparing his stealth skills ahead of the big night (Christmas Eve), delivering presents under trees, filling stockings, and making a swift exit - without getting caught! Whitepot Studios is excited to announce this free festive stealth micro-game, created especially for the festive season. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ho-Ho-Home Invasion.

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  8. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 199 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Treasure Adventure World is a metroidvania platform game set in a fantasy world of islands, magic, pirates and secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Adventure World.

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  10. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Jump on your pogo stick and bounce, bounce, bounce! Go! Go! PogoGirl is a dynamic, cute and wholesome platformer about a girl and her pogo stick. Bounce your way through the world, collect gems and then bounce some more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go! Go! PogoGirl.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 3,077 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 29 reviews

    Yoku has arrived on Mokumana and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise! However, an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep - and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need! Flip and bump our pint-siz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yoku's Island Express.

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  12. Geko is a friendly gecko with a delightful goal: catching the big fly to ensure a delicious meal! To help him on this thrilling adventure, you'll jump, climb platforms, dodge obstacles, and defeat enemies that appear along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geko: In Search Of The Big Fly.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 276 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 5 reviews

    TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TetherGeist.

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  14. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 267 reviews

    A 3D adventure/stealth game with a contemplative mood. Play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Confront or avoid pirates, guards & robots. Explore and climb every island in a cartoon open... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zefyr: A Thief's Melody.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    98% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    A puzzle adventure. Hard puzzles, forgiving mechanics. Solve mind bending color puzzles that build off of one another, unlock new areas of a vibrant hub world, chat with townsfolk, and undo any mistake with the press of a button. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Way of Rhea.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 12,836 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Webbed is the story of a happy little spider on an adventure to save her boyfriend from a big mean bowerbird. Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Webbed.

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  17. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    89% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    A narrative puzzle-adventure game based on Brian Jacques' Redwall™️ book series. Vicious searats are invading the once peaceful Mossflower wood and it's up to the Lilygrove Scout Corps' newest recruit to save the day. Play as Sophia or Liam If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Anthology.

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  18. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    98% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    If the dream is real to you, it is worth fighting for! Accounting student Macy is down on her luck and out of her mind, but her life of hum-drum is abruptly interrupted by a visit from a mysterious firefly. After stumbling down a seemingly endless hole, she wakes up in a strange new world. With an explosive broom in tow, Macy sets out discover the mysteries of Esperanto and find her way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SomnaBuster.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 5,690 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 6 reviews

    A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rakuen.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 17 reviews

    Klaus follows an office worker who wakes up in a basement with no idea of who or where he is. With his only clue being the word "Klaus" tattooed on his arm, he's forced to escape the mechanical and constructivist world in which he finds himself a prisoner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Klaus.

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  22. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 597 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    Steven Universe: Save the Light is being developed for consoles and is planned for release Summer 2017. It has an original story with a customizable party of 4 characters and uses turn-based combat. It is also a direct sequel to the mobile game, Attack the Light. Join the Crystal Gems on the ultimate quest! A mysterious new Gem has stolen a powerful weapon. Only Steven and his friends have what … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steven Universe: Save the Light.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    74% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Marrow is a 2D, Cosmic-Horror themed, action-adventure game emphasizing challenge, puzzles, platforming, combat and navigation. Leap, crawl, slash and blast your way through the cavernous bowels of a menacing mountain in a quest to find your lost friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marrow.

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  24. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a challenging quest with the great huntress of Un’Amak! Hunter’s Legacy is a 2D single-player platform action game inspired by classics that we grew up playing and it's designed to challenge gamers of any kind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter's Legacy.

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  25. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    47% User Score Based on 237 reviews

    Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ageless.

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  26. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ultimate question chicken can ask. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Journey.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 252 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Tick Tock Isle plays like a puzzle platform game that relies heavily on story, character interaction, creative thinking, and poking.‬ In the year 20XX a confident, young horologist by the name of Strike is inadvertently transported into the past while attempting to repair a mysterious, abandoned clock tower. Endeavoring to return to the future, Strike must fix both the time machine and the island'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tick Tock Isle.

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  28. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    96% User Score Based on 364 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

    Cast spells, be queer, and crash the biggest concert of the year! Spirit Swap is an action-puzzle meets narrative game set in a lush world of witchy demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To.

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  29. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 490 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    A mysterious hidden realm. Two precocious kids fleeing hardship. Magical creatures and an oddball order of guardians who have lost their way. A stygian evil imprisoned. Welcome to the Deep Woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wild at Heart.

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  30. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 223 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    In Between is an atmospheric, award-winning platformer where you solve mind-bending puzzles by manipulating your surroundings and gravity itself. Be invited to reflect on life while getting to know the story of the dying protagonist and his inevitable struggle for existence. Dive into the atmosphere of a dense, hand painted game while exploring the reason why you are here. Welcome to a world In Be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Between.

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  31. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 1,231 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 19 reviews

    Teslagrad is a 2D puzzle platformer developed by Rain Games. Released in 2013, it is set in a steampunk-inspired world and revolves around the use of magnetism and electricity to solve puzzles. Players control a young boy who must navigate through a mysterious tower, using magnetic powers to manipulate the environment and overcome obstacles. The game is characterised by its lack of dialogue, relyi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teslagrad.

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  32. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    You are drastically separated from your family in a scary forest with dangerous creatures, and you have to find them again! Ratyrinth is a cute and challenging precision platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ratyrinth.

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  33. Stick Nightmare is a simple puzzle-platform game where you control yourself after having some drinks at a local bar. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick Nightmare.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Everyone’s favorite ham-loving caveman named Dude has been abducted by evil space aliens. In this new adventure, our heroine must go on a quest through a colorful prehistoric world to save her beloved. Run and jump, level up, obtain helpful items, and even ride dinosaurs while overcoming challenging enemies and dangerous traps. Explore 4 colorful stone-age environmentson Gal’s journey to fre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prehistoric Gal.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Welcome to Hellworld! "Hellworld!" is a 2D side scrolling adventure game.  On the morning of his 13th birthday, Seth wakes up to find out that he's the literal son of Lucifer, and that he has inherited the power of Despair. Fill your enemies with Despair!  Using this ability of Despair, Seth can take control of his enemies by possessing them on his journey to rally his half-sibling… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellworld!.

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  36. Step into the arcade-era thrill of Halloween 1985! When monsters steal Pumpkman’s pumpkins on Halloween night, it’s up to you to get them back! Dash through 5 vibrant, quirky levels, outsmarting classic foes like Dracula, The Mummy, and The Witch. Jump, dodge, and battle your way to their lairs, then take on the big boss in a final showdown! With 3 game modes, a retro chiptune soundtrack, and hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween 1985.

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  37. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 37 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer which tells the tale of personal development and the psychology of fear. Join protagonist John as he awakens in a bizarre hand-drawn kingdom and comes face-to-face with the terrors that dwell in the last place he'd have thought to look... Embark on an emotional odyssey exploring the depths of an unfamiliar environment using protagonist John's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perfect Pencil.

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  38. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 297 reviews

    Your hometown has grown quieter over the years. It's time to leave, and the only way out is up! But can you even make it to the end? A bat and your wits are all you need to surpass any obstacle! Climb to the heavens, and discover the secrets across the valley in this challenging puzzle - execution - momentum game! features Yes. There are checkpoints. That way I can make it harder! ( and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bat to the Heavens.

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  39. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,303 reviews

    "There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Puppy.

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  40. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 177 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog! Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 230 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Leaf.

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  42. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    97% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    About ASURA THE STRIKERASURA THE STRIKER is a high-speed 3D rail shooter inspired by the legendary arcade shooters of the 80s and 90s. Take control of the humanoid combat weapon "ASURA" and intercept waves of invaders descending from space. Experience explosive action, relentless speed, and intense battles against overwhelming enemy forces. Energy Shot – Your primary ranged attack… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 閃攻機人アスラ - ASURA THE STRIKER -.

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  43. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A metroidvania action game depicting one young girl's journey to become a mage! Freely explore huge open worlds!Outside heroine Lily's hometown, you'll find all sorts of expansive lands. Make the leap to venture through East Village, Oak Forest, Hidden Cave, Dragon Ridge, Zalam Kingdom, and more. The order in which you proceed is up to you! Travel the world in search of new discoveries! Batt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures.

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  44. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    The renowned slasher horror films of the 1980s and 1990s serve as a source of inspiration for Terror at Oakheart. The community of Oakheart has been terrorized by Teddy, a masked serial killer. As the body count rises, you discover there is more going on here than just a man in a mask killing helpless teenagers. STORY The side-scrolling, pixel-based game Terror At Oakheart aims to replicate the ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror At Oakheart.

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  45. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,218 reviews

    An attractive puzzle platformer where you use magnetism to escape a factory. Meet a cast of magnet characters and work together to solve logical conundrums. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Over Magnet.

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  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Add full game to your wishlist About the Game[/url] [imgvid poster.avif="" mp4="" webm="" width="720" height="280"][/imgvid] Akatori: Сhapter One is an intense metroidvania with action platformer elements and a compelling introduction to the grand adventure awaiting you in Akatori. Take on the role of the young monk, Mako, as you learn where the game’s story begins and encounter the inhabitant… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akatori: Сhapter One.

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  47. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 1,471 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Plucky Squire.

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  48. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 805 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila - a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spirit and the Mouse.

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  49. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 314 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 2 reviews

    This definitive edition of the multiple-award-winning hit by master storytellers The Chinese Room is remastered and includes all bonus content of the original. Little Orpheus is a technicolor side-scrolling adventure game inspired by classic movies like Flash Gordon, Sinbad and The Land that Time Forgot. Join our bold yet hapless hero Comrade Ivan Ivanovich as he explores lost civilizations, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Orpheus.

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  50. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 4,036 reviews

    Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owlboy.

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